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If you visit a Mormon sacrament meeting on Sunday, the first thing you'll probably notice is the mid-level roar of all the child noise going on in the pews.

6 Popular Self-help Books Written by Mormons

By Collin Bishop

Today’s the day. The Christmas decorations are back in storage (maybe?), the Times Square celebrations are over, and you’ve finished off the last drop of sparkling cider. 2014 is now a thing of the past.

Latter-day Saint Life

Scholars Find Evidence That Book of Mormon Phrases Mocked by Critics Have a Surprising and Fascinating History

By Daniel Peterson

The latest products of professor Royal Skousen’s Book of Mormon Critical Text Project have just appeared: two massive books with the title of The Nature of the Original Language.

From the Church

Church Hosts Discussion on Medical Marijuana, Shares Why They Became Involved with This Issue

“We’re not opposed to medical marijuana,” said Marty Stephens, director of government relations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to a group of about 20 online influencers in the Relief Society Building in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

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ESPN Features Latter-day Saint Dad Whose Son Was Stolen and the Man Who Is Trying to Rescue Him

By LDS Living

Five days before he was due at an NFL training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin flew to Haiti—but it wasn't for a little relaxation or a much-needed break. No, Tomlin traveled to Haiti to see the reality of human trafficking and learn about the children taken into slavery.

From the Church

Religious Leaders, Politicians from Around the World Pay Tribute to President Monson

The following tributes were shared recently by Mormon Newsroom.

The Skinny on Diet Sodas + Poll

By Thomas J. Boud

Patients often ask me how they can lose weight. As we discuss the balance between their caloric expenditure versus their caloric intake, the subject of beverages inevitably arises.

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5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family Excited About Pioneers

By Jannalee Sandau

For those parents who struggle with getting their kids to unplug long enough to learn from the amazing heritage we have as Church members, here are a couple of ideas to help spark your children’s interest in the pioneers:

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What One Latter-day Saint Experienced in the Temple the Same Day of the Columbine Shooting

By LDS Living

Editor's note: The following story is about the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999, and unavoidably discusses the events that occurred that day. Please read with discretion.

If I Sit Still For Very Long, I Fall Asleep!

By Robert Jones

Believe it or not, this is one of our diagnostic questions we ask our patients. It goes something like this, “Sarah, let say it’s a Sunday afternoon and you sit down on the couch to read a good book. How long can you keep reading until you start nodding off?” The answer, so many times, is, “Oh, maybe 5 minutes, at the longest. That’s why I just don’t read that much anymore. I just can’t concentrate.” That is one of the cardinal signs of a person with a thyroid problem.  